Market Forecast By Types (Mobile Cranes, Construction Tractors And Bulldozers, Earthmoving Equipment, Aerial Work Equipment, Material Handling Equipment, Dump Trucks, Road Construction Equipment), By Applications (Corporate Enterprise, Oil And Gas, Mining, Others (Municipality And Road Construction)) And Competitive Landscape
Product Code: ETC001922 | Publication Date: Dec 2023 | Updated Date: Sep 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 | |
According to 6Wresearch internal database and industry insights, the Thailand Construction Equipment Market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3% during the forecast period (2025-2031).
Report Name | Thailand Construction Equipment Market |
Forecast period | 2025-2031 |
CAGR | 6.3% |
Growing Sector | Infrastructure & Mining |
The Thailand Construction Equipment Market report thoroughly covers the market by types and applications. The market report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of ongoing market trends, opportunities/high growth areas, and market drivers, which would help stakeholders to devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.
Thailand Construction Equipment Market is projected to expand at moderate pace, backed by increasing investment in infrastructure activities, growth in urban population, and development of mining and oil & gas industries. Additionally, the market growth is influenced by government-led transport and logistics projects, growing private investments in commercial and residential construction, and a substantial rise in large-scale industrial parks. Apart from this, the industry is witnessing surging demand for both new and rental equipment as contractors seek to manage capital expenditure and operational flexibility. Besides, digitalization and telematics adoption is refining fleet utilization and after-sales revenue streams for OEMs and dealers.
Below mentioned are some prominent drivers and their influence to the market dynamics:
Driver | Primary Segments Affected | Why it matters (evidence) |
Infrastructure Investment & Road Modernization | Road Construction Equipment; Dump Trucks; Earthmoving Equipment | Large national and regional road, bridge and logistics hub projects increase demand for heavy earthmoving and paving equipment to meet project timelines and capacity needs. |
Mining & Quarry Expansion | Excavators; Dump Trucks; Material Handling Equipment | Thailand’s mineral and aggregate extraction, and regional demand for aggregates, require robust mobile and heavy equipment for open-pit mining and quarrying activities. |
Real Estate & Commercial Development | Construction Tractors and Bulldozers; Aerial Work Equipment; Mobile Cranes | Growth in commercial property, mixed-use developments, and residential towers is driving demand for cranes, lifting equipment and site-preparation machinery. |
Rental & Equipment-as-a-Service Adoption | Portable & Modular Equipment; Aerial Work Equipment; Material Handling | Contractors and smaller firms increasingly opt for rental solutions to reduce ownership costs and access modern fleets without large capital outlay. |
Thailand Construction Equipment Market size is projected to grow at the CAGR of 6.3% during the forecast period of 2025-2031. There are number of aspects contributing to the market development. For instance, growth of infrastructure projects, industrial parks, and mining operations is a major contributor to the Thailand Construction Equipment Market Growth. In addition, rapid urbanization and development of logistics and warehousing networks are fueling demand for material handling and earthmoving equipment. Furthermore, manufacturers’ focus on fuel efficiency, low-emission engines and electrification of small equipment is creating new product lines and higher average selling price (ASP) opportunities.
Below mentioned are some major restraints and their influence to the market dynamics:
Restraint | Primary Segments Affected | What this means (evidence) |
Tightening Emission & Noise Regulations | New installs; all heavy equipment | Stricter environmental regulations push OEMs to redesign engines and after-treatment systems, increasing product costs and compliance complexity. |
High Import Duties & Tariffs | High-capacity Mobile Cranes, Specialized Earthmoving | Import duties and currency volatility raise landed costs of foreign-made equipment, affecting affordability and CAPEX decisions. |
Skilled Operator Shortage | Mobile Cranes, Aerial Work Equipment, Complex Material Handling | There is a lack of skilled operators which reduces productivity, limiting some contractors’ ability to deploy advanced equipment. |
Rising Fuel & Operating Costs | Dump Trucks; Earthmoving Equipment; Construction Tractors | Volatility in diesel prices increases operating expenses and total cost of ownership, reducing utilization for marginal projects. |
Competition from Used Equipment Market | All segments | A large, active market for well-maintained used equipment reduces new equipment sales and pressures OEM margins. |
Thailand construction equipment industry faces multiple challenges which could moderate market growth and affect industry revenue. For instance, the used equipment and imported second-hand machines market is well-established in the region; this decreases new equipment sales and complicates forecasting of market size for OEMs. Also, limited availability of skilled operators and technicians constrains optimal equipment utilization and raises training and labor costs for contractors.
Here is a list of emerging trends shaping the market landscape:
Below is the comprehensive list of investment opportunities for stakeholders looking to capitalize in the market:
Some of the players operating in the Thailand Construction Equipment Market include:
Company Name | Caterpillar Inc. |
Establishment Year | 1925 |
Headquarter | Deerfield, Illinois, United States |
Official Website | Click here |
Caterpillar is a global leader in construction and mining equipment, offering a wide portfolio of machinery, engines, and services widely adopted in Thailand’s infrastructure sector.
Company Name | Komatsu Ltd. |
Establishment Year | 1921 |
Headquarter | Tokyo, Japan |
Official Website | Click here |
Komatsu is a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment with a strong market presence in Thailand, providing technologically advanced and reliable machinery.
Company Name | Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. |
Establishment Year | 1970 |
Headquarter | Tokyo, Japan |
Official Website | Click here |
Hitachi Construction Machinery is well known for its excavators, loaders, and cranes, delivering innovative solutions for Thailand’s large-scale projects.
Company Name | Volvo CE |
Establishment Year | 1832 |
Headquarter | Gothenburg, Sweden |
Official Website | Click here |
Volvo CE is a trusted provider of high-performance construction machines, with a focus on sustainability, safety, and productivity in Thailand’s construction sector.
Company Name | Hyundai Construction Equipment |
Establishment Year | 1985 |
Headquarter | Seoul, South Korea |
Official Website | Click here |
Hyundai offers a wide range of excavators, loaders, and other construction machinery, known for durability and efficiency in diverse site conditions across Thailand.
According to Thai Government Data, Thailand’s government has launched several initiatives that indirectly and directly support the construction equipment industry by boosting infrastructure spending and modernizing regulations. Examples include national transport masterplans that finance highways, bridges, and logistics hubs to improve connectivity across the country, as well as special economic zone (SEZ) programs that attract industrial parks and foreign investment — both drive demand for heavy equipment. The government’s targeted fiscal stimulus for affordable housing and urban renewal projects increases construction activity in secondary cities, expanding opportunities for compact and aerial work equipment.
Thailand Construction Equipment Market is expected to record steady growth driven by robust infrastructure investment, rising private construction projects, and expansion in mining and industrial development. The industry will likely see an increased share of rental and used-equipment transactions as contractors seek financial flexibility and reduced CAPEX. Electrification trends will accelerate in smaller equipment categories while telematics and software solutions will become standard across fleets, offering new revenue streams for OEMs through subscription-based services.
The report offers a comprehensive study of the subsequent market segments and their leading categories.
According to Sumon Datta, Senior Research Analyst, 6Wresearch, Earthmoving equipment dominates the Thailand market due to its broad applicability across infrastructure, mining, and commercial construction. The flexibility of excavators to operate with multiple attachments increases their utility and lowers fleet complexity for contractors.
The Municipality and Road Construction application dominates due to continuous public-sector spending on roads, bridges, drainage, and urban renewal projects. Municipal projects require a wide array of equipment — from compact aerial work platforms for maintenance to heavy pavers and rollers for roadworks — creating a balanced demand across types.
The report offers a comprehensive study of the subsequent market segments:
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Thailand Construction Equipment Market Overview |
3.1 Thailand Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Thailand Construction Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Thailand Construction Equipment Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Thailand Construction Equipment Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Thailand Construction Equipment Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Thailand Construction Equipment Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application 2021 & 2031F |
4 Thailand Construction Equipment Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Thailand Construction Equipment Market Trends |
6. Thailand Construction Equipment Market , By Type |
6.1 Thailand Construction Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Mobile Cranes 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 Thailand Construction Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Construction Tractor and Bulldozer, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 Thailand Construction Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Earthmoving Equipment, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 Thailand Construction Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Aerial Work Equipment, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 Thailand Construction Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Material Handling Equipment, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 Thailand Construction Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Dump Trucks, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 Thailand Construction Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Road Construction Equipment, 2021 - 2031F |
7 Thailand Construction Equipment Market , By Application |
7.1 Thailand Construction Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Corporate Enterprise, 2021 - 2031F |
7.2 Thailand Construction Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Oil and Gas , 2021 - 2031F |
7.3 Thailand Construction Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Mining, 2021 - 2031F |
8 Thailand Construction Equipment Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
8.1 Thailand Construction Equipment Market Export to Major Countries |
8.2 Thailand Construction Equipment Market Imports from Major Countries |
9 Thailand Construction Equipment Market Key Performance Indicators |
10 Thailand Construction Equipment Market - Opportunity Assessment |
10.1 Thailand Construction Equipment Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2031 |
10.2 Thailand Construction Equipment Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2031 |
11 Thailand Construction Equipment Market - Competitive Landscape |
11.1 Thailand Construction Equipment Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
11.2 Thailand Construction Equipment Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
12 Company Profiles |
13 Recommendations |
14 Disclaimer |
Market Forecast By Types (Cranes (Mobile Cranes, Crawler Cranes, Tower Cranes), Earthmoving Equipment (Loaders, Excavators, Motor Grader)), Aerial Work Equipment (Articulated Boom Lifts, Telescopic Boom Lifts, Scissor Lifts), Material Handling Equipment (Telescopic Handlers, Forklifts), Road Construction Equipment (Pavers, Road Rollers), Dump Trucks, Construction Tractor and Bulldozer), By Applications (Construction, Oil & Gas, Mining), By Regions (Northern, North Eastern, Central, Southern) and competitive landscape
Product Code: ETC001922 | Publication Date: Apr 2020 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 |
Thailand's construction equipment market has recorded substantial growth over the past few years primarily driven by increasing investment in infrastructural development projects and rising public and private sector partnerships for construction projects in the country. However, the global crisis caused by the arrival of a novel coronavirus in the beginning of 2020, may hinder the growth of the construction sector as well as the overall development of the economy in Thailand over the coming years.
According to 6Wresearch, Thailand Construction Equipment Market size is likely to witness growth during 2020-2026. This growth is attributed to certain key government initiatives undertaken by the Thai government such as rising investment in public infrastructure development projects. The Thai government has increased investment in public projects such as roads and highways, airports and shipping ports in the country. The country is also concentrating on strengthening the transportation network. For instance, the government has started the transport infrastructure development master plan 2015-2022 to enhancing the local connectivity and offer a competitive advantage to the country. Additionally, Thailand is a major manufacturer of certain key construction equipment such as crawler excavators, dozers, mini excavators, motor graders, and wheeled loaders. These factors will boost the demand of construction equipment in Thailand over the coming years.
In terms of equipment types, road making and earthmoving equipment including bulldozers and angledozers, road rollers and tamping machines, loaders, excavators and cranes dominate the overall construction equipment market in Thailand primarily due to rising number of public-private partnerships and government initiatives such as enhancing the road network in the country.
The Thailand construction equipment market report thoroughly covers the market by equipment types, equipment sub-segment types, applications and regions including Northern, North Eastern, Central, and Southern. Thailand construction equipment market outlook report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the on-going Thailand construction equipment market trends, opportunities/high growth areas and market drivers which would help the stakeholders to devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.
Key Highlights of the Report
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